The Nikhil Badlani Foundation

The Nikhil Badlani Foundation Nikhil was an 11-year old student who died in a tragic car crash on 6/11/2011, when a driver ran a STOP sign at a local intersection.

The goal of the foundation is to promote traffic safety and help children pursue their dreams in music and academics.

🎨 Another traffic safety mural unveiled."The Road Ahead Starts With You," created by the Rahway High School Class of 202...
06/18/2026

🎨 Another traffic safety mural unveiled.

"The Road Ahead Starts With You," created by the Rahway High School Class of 2028 was unveiled earlier this week.

Congratulations to the students on bringing this project from concept to completion. Thank you to everyone who attended the unveiling and helped recognize their achievement. Special thanks to artist Cindy Klein and State Farm Insurance for their support with this project.


06/12/2026

Yesterday, family and friends gathered at Nikhil’s Way to remember Nikhil on the 15th anniversary of his passing.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, reached out, shared memories, left a comment, or kept Nikhil in your thoughts. Whether you were with us in person or in spirit, we are deeply grateful for your love and support.

A special thank you to Boy Scouts Troop 6 Luke DelBello for the moving rendition of Taps, to the South Orange Rescue Squad for standing with us year after year and to the South Orange Police Department for their continued support in helping make this remembrance possible.❤️

Fifteen years ago today, the world lost a bright, kind, and joyful soul.Not a day goes by that we don't think about Nikh...
06/11/2026

Fifteen years ago today, the world lost a bright, kind, and joyful soul.

Not a day goes by that we don't think about Nikhil's smile, his laughter, and the joy he brought to our lives.

We miss him every day and love him always.

As we do each year, we will gather at Nikhil's Way to remember him and how he continues to touch so many lives. ❤️

🎨 Today we unveiled "Bulldogs Buckle Up" at James J. Ferris High School.Created by students as part of our Drivers Ed Th...
06/05/2026

🎨 Today we unveiled "Bulldogs Buckle Up" at James J. Ferris High School.

Created by students as part of our Drivers Ed Through Art program, the mural delivers an important reminder: everyone should wear a seat belt—whether you're the driver, front-seat passenger, or sitting in the back.

The artwork will serve as a daily reminder that one simple choice can make a life-saving difference.

Thank you to the students, artist Cindy Klein, and the New Jersey DHTS for helping bring this message to life.

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🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!Last night, we were proud to award $20,700 in scholarships to 14 graduating senio...
05/29/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Last night, we were proud to award $20,700 in scholarships to 14 graduating seniors at West Orange High School. Since 2012, the Nikhil Badlani Foundation has awarded more than $330,000 in scholarships to 230 students across New Jersey.

Wishing each of them success as they begin their next chapter! 🎉

Today we unveiled “What We Learn Today Shapes How We Drive Tomorrow,” a powerful student-created mural by the Class of 2...
05/27/2026

Today we unveiled “What We Learn Today Shapes How We Drive Tomorrow,” a powerful student-created mural by the Class of 2028 at North Brunswick Township High School. 🎨

Created as part of our Drivers Ed Through Art program, the mural serves as a constant reminder to students about the importance of making safe and responsible choices behind the wheel.

Thank you to artist Cindy Klein for helping bring the students’ vision to life, and to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for supporting this important initiative.

We are incredibly proud of these students for using creativity and collaboration to help promote safer driving and safer streets for everyone.

🎉 Today, three of our Youth Advisory Board chapters attended the U Got Brains Champion Schools Showcase at Six Flags and...
05/21/2026

🎉 Today, three of our Youth Advisory Board chapters attended the U Got Brains Champion Schools Showcase at Six Flags and we couldn’t be prouder of their incredible accomplishments!

👏 Congratulations to Burlington City High School, one of the grand prize winners, and to TECTA School in Elizabeth for being named 2nd runners-up. 🏆 A special congratulations as well to Burhaan Khurram from West Orange High School for receiving the Student Leader Award.

We also want to recognize all of the schools and students who participated in the program and are using their voices to promote safer roads and stronger communities. Your leadership and creativity are making a difference.

Honored to be recognized at this year’s Art of Mobility event alongside so many inspiring leaders and advocates working ...
05/15/2026

Honored to be recognized at this year’s Art of Mobility event alongside so many inspiring leaders and advocates working toward safer, more equitable communities.

Especially meaningful to see one of our Drivers Ed Through Art student works featured as part of the evening — a reminder of how creativity can spark important conversations around traffic safety and public engagement.

Thank you to the for the honor and for bringing together such an inspiring community.

The final step before the big reveal 🎨Parsippany High School class of 2027 are hard at work bringing this mural to life—...
05/01/2026

The final step before the big reveal 🎨

Parsippany High School class of 2027 are hard at work bringing this mural to life—using art to express powerful messages around traffic safety.. What started as an idea is now becoming something the entire community will be able to see, reflect on, and learn from.

Stay tuned… the unveiling is coming soon.

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